George "Gino" Washington is an American singer from Detroit, Michigan. During his recording career, Washington recorded in the genres of R&B, Rock & Roll, and Northern Soul. While attending Pershing High School, he achieved local hits in 1963 and 1964: "Out of This World" and "Gino Is a Coward". To his credit, he was the first artist signed to Ric Tic Records. In 1964 he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving in Japan and South Vietnam; upon return his music career stalled. He hosted his own popular variety television show in Detroit during the 1970s.